Crafts & Hobbies

Accomplished cross stitch designer Helene Le Berre brings you 14 stunningly beautiful alphabets to embroider. All of the alphabet designs are inspired by natural themes, including birds, animals and flowers. There are comprehensive instructions and...

Have you ever hankered to dress like a Tudor lord or lady, or perhaps you prefer the status of goodwife, or costermonger, or even a bawd? For beginner historical reenactors, the path to authenticity can be bewildering and sometimes intimidating. Judith...

Bring a pop of colour to traditional Sashiko stitching! Originally published in Japan from Boutique-sha, each project values the traditional art of Sashiko while bringing a brand new twist to the designs. Enjoy 18 stitch patterns that expand upon the...

A practical and comprehensive guide to the breadth of enamel techniques. Enamelling, the fusion of glass on metal, is a fascinating process and a happy marriage of two distinct materials. The varied range of methods in which enamel can be applied to...

A collection of 100 knitting charts and patterns for designs based on decorative tiles. Decorative tiles have long been a source of inspiration for designers and artists due to their often intricate patterns and colours. This collection of knitting...

New in Paperback. Paper Flowers is an inspirational book showing you how to create realistic, everlasting paper flowers and foliage for use in stunning bouquets, buttonholes and table displays. The clear step-by-step photographs and instructions in this...

The LEGO (R) Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486803821Author Marjorie SarnatFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 230gDimensions(mm)...

'A few tools and a wide range of skills can achieve many things ...'If you've ever wanted to make your own bow and arrows, learn to create fire using friction, or mix up glue and dyes from the natural resources that surround us, then this is the book for...

ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK. Brett Green details the prerequisites of airbrushing, including the different types of spray equipment and air sources available, offering advice on appropriate thinners, paint ratios and air pressures to ensure the most...

cAbout the AuthorAnniken Allis is an expert on lace knitting and the author of Beaded Lace Knitting. Her patterns are regularly published in Debbie Bliss, Knitscene, and Interweave Knits, and one of her beaded shawls recently graced the cover of Vogue...

Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Are there fur balls piled up in every corner of your home? And do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, it's time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty!...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627008372Author Thomas KlimoskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Kalmbach MediaPublisher Kalmbach MediaWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 267mm * 206mm...

Claire Waite Brown provides all the key techniques such as mixing, blending, scumbling, sgraffito, hatching, and feathering in over 100 visual sequences. There is advice on composing your painting, using colour, adding highlights and shadows and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955464751Author Ruth BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint SC PublicationsPublisher SC Publications

Recognizing one of the most-honored performers of all time, A Celebration of Dolly Parton: The Activity Book is 2021's follow-up to A Celebration of David Attenborough: The Activity Book and The Unofficial Michelle Obama Activity Book. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781454710929Author Stuart CareyFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Union Square & Co.Publisher Union Square & Co.Weight(grams) 907gDimensions(mm) 272mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648767039Author Betsy MorganFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Inspirations StudiosPublisher Inspirations StudiosWeight(grams) 816gDimensions(mm)...

The Dog Groomer's Manual is the definitive reference book covering all aspects of the work of the dog groomer. This highly illustrated book will help owners, students and professional dog groomers develop their skills and knowledge. It will enable them...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486433813Author Marty NobleFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 375gDimensions(mm) 276mm...

Create stunning patchwork quilts using the art of English Paper Piecing. This book provides 11 patterns inspired by ancient herb gardens and showcases a fun herbal history in each chapter. With beautiful photography to showcase each design, this book...

Botanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes. The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612438009Author Aroosa ShahidFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 330g

In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles - also known as 'pajaki' - to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style. Suspended from the ceiling comes a colourful cascade of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994173232Author Rie NatalenkoFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Write Impression PublicationsPublisher Write Impression PublicationsWeight(grams)...

Here is a collection of designs for pyrographers to use without fear of copyright infringement. Norma Gregory shares her designs and has supplied additional elements that can be combined to create hundreds of new images to suit your individual needs...

The Joy of Sheds is a shed miscellany that chronicles man's need for a small space on his own. It's a humorous look at every aspect of the shed experience, mixed with shed facts and some practical information too. Many famous people have...

A delightful way to build children's self-esteem andself-confidence--from age three to twelve. The key ingredient in children's development, emotionally,socially, and intellectually, is a strong sense of their ownself-worth. The 300 games and activities...

Woodworker Vic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create. A follow-up to Vic's...

With a new introduction by Felicity Cloake "Fanny Cradock is the Queen of Christmas cooking" - The Telegraph Keep Calm and Fanny on! A fabulously festive companion to navigating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423650928Author Steve GiannettiFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith IncWeight(grams) 216g

In Shed Style, Selina Lake reveals how even the smallest garden can be home to an outdoor retreat. From the traditional gardener's potting shed to a writer's cabin to an artist's studio, Selina explores sheds, cabins, huts, greenhouses, pods and all...

This book will teach you how to paint floral motifs with a loose look and an effortless hand. The well-known blogger and YouTuber Christin Stapff Madchenkunst shows you, step by step, how to paint blossoms, flowers, leaves and wreaths - and also how to...

Let expert sewer Nancy Zieman teach you how to sew, serge and fit patterns confidently with this comprehensive collection of books. Inside, you'll find:Three complete books--Sew with Confidence, Serge with Confidence and Pattern Fitting with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903458587Author Maricristin SealeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 411gDimensions(mm) 245mm *...

Record your own Pokemon adventure with this fun-filled journal! The ultimate gift for any Pokemon fan, this handy book is perfect for when you're on the go. Packed with Pokemon activities, quizzes...

Create unique patchwork gifts! This book incorporates a range of patchwork and sewing techniques such as traditional piecing, English paper piecing, foundation paper piecing and applique. You can create baby quilts, pincushions, place mats, pouches,...

In The LEGO Neighborhood Book, you ll create buildings with real-world details like cornices and facades, and try your hand at interior design by filling your buildings with furniture and light fixtures. Then add the finishing touches to your models with...

This is the definitive instructional guide to the art of botanical illustration, published in association with The Society of Botanical Artists and featuring detailed step-by-step demonstrations by members of the Society. Botanical...

This is a revised edition of this bestselling title. Michael O' Donnell, one of the foremost exponents of the technique of wood turning, explains how to harvest and store timber, and how to make the best use of the grain pattern and other properties. ...